Just received an email from B&Q and they have the £5 twin stem orchid deal on again in time for Mother's Day. Bought a few last year and they are great - the first orchids that didn't die on us!!
Can't find any mention of it online. The pot shown in the pic is not included.
Not sure if it is already in stores now, but will check and update post.
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Just been in store - they do have them, but they are tiny! Not like the picture, more like mini orchids. Not worth the £5 in my opinion. Definitely nothing like what they had last year.
6 comments
LucasD
26 Feb 161#1
Already in store, the pot is £3 so £8 in total unless u have some ceramic pots lying around at home
ScorchingHot
26 Feb 16#2
Go to Ikea! Their plants are decent in my opinion and they have ceramic pots from £0.50!
lakmii to ScorchingHot
26 Feb 16#3
What they had last year, was much better than the Ikea ones, and also included the pot too - this year's ones are a total disappointment :disappointed:
Pateo
26 Feb 161#4
They will be doubley disappointing if all b&q's keep these plants in entrance area right by the sliding doors as they do at edge lane Liverpool, I wouldn't want to waste my money those plants the flowers and buds will be dropping off before anyone gets them home!
THE IDEAL TEMPERATURE
To produce beautiful, long-lasting blooms, orchids must produce energy in the form of carbohydrates during the day when the temperature is high and store that energy at night when the temperature drops. This temperature fluctuation is necessary for orchids to bloom. Without a day-night fluctuation of 10-15 degrees Fahrenheit, the plants will grow plenty of healthy foliage but may stubbornly refuse to flower. A night temperature of 60-62 degrees F is ideal for optimum growth, but temperatures as low as 55 degrees F will not harm your plant. Daytime temperatures should range between 70 and 80 degrees F. Temperatures as high as 90-95 degrees F for short periods will cause no harm, however, as long as proper humidity and air circulation are maintained.
Gregsizzle
27 Feb 16#5
I went to the Orchid exhibition at Kew Gardens yesterday. Well worth a visit if anyone's at a loose end this weekend.
Pateo
27 Feb 16#6
B&q speke Liverpool have a very big selection, dozens in fact, plus they have a dedicated plant display area away from the worst of the cold draughts, I opted for a £15 larger orchid as the £5 orchids are very small!
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Can't find any mention of it online. The pot shown in the pic is not included.
Not sure if it is already in stores now, but will check and update post.
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Just been in store - they do have them, but they are tiny! Not like the picture, more like mini orchids. Not worth the £5 in my opinion. Definitely nothing like what they had last year.
6 comments
THE IDEAL TEMPERATURE
To produce beautiful, long-lasting blooms, orchids must produce energy in the form of carbohydrates during the day when the temperature is high and store that energy at night when the temperature drops. This temperature fluctuation is necessary for orchids to bloom. Without a day-night fluctuation of 10-15 degrees Fahrenheit, the plants will grow plenty of healthy foliage but may stubbornly refuse to flower. A night temperature of 60-62 degrees F is ideal for optimum growth, but temperatures as low as 55 degrees F will not harm your plant. Daytime temperatures should range between 70 and 80 degrees F. Temperatures as high as 90-95 degrees F for short periods will cause no harm, however, as long as proper humidity and air circulation are maintained.